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Linda Hamilton has words published at ORANGE Magazine and appeared on Texas Student Television.

Linda Hamilton

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‘It not the same anymore without the OGs’: Worker shares what it’s like to see all your co-workers leave for new jobs

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

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‘They harassed me as though I was an American waitress, but I didn’t even reap the benefits’: Australian server calls out rude American customers who didn’t leave her a tip

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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‘I love the tea’: Sonic drive-thru worker forgets to turn off headset, unknowingly spills workplace drama to customer

Lauren Castro is a reporter based in Austin, Texas.

Lauren Castro

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‘That’s not worth a tip to you?’: Instacart shopper says restaurant ordered over 200 items and left no tip

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‘Man I ain’t never ordering lemonade again’: Chick-Fil-A worker shares restaurant’s lemonade recipe, sparking debate

Dan Latu is a freelance journalist writing about the internet and culture. Previously, his work has appeared in the Real Deal and Columbia News Service.

Dan Latu

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‘My boss and staff gave me the silent treatment for 2 months’: Tech CEO shares tell-tale signs you’re about to be fired

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‘I honestly feel like they aren’t worth it anymore’: Woman says Airbnb told her to immediately check out from a property without telling the host

Cecilia Lenzen is a former freelance writer for the Daily Dot.

Cecilia Lenzen

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‘Technical difficulties’: Remote worker says manager sent him a surprise meeting invite — he’s secretly on a plane

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‘One door closes, another opens’: Remote worker quits during Zoom call before her boss can fire her, sparking debate

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘Shocking but not surprising’: Worker says director told him ‘under no circumstances are we to hire a woman,’ sparking debate

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‘Get your head out of your a**’: Male ‘Karen’ berates McDonald’s workers for forgetting to put napkins in his bag, sparking debate

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‘You’re lucky that I need scrubs today’: Retail worker says customer left a bad review, requesting she be fired, after staying past closing time

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‘You’re obviously not paying me enough’: Worker says manager couldn’t believe he had a Tesla, sparking debate

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‘If you’re offended get tf out’: Carnival Cruise comedian called out for allegedly using N-word during his set

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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‘How are you Airbnbing something you’re renting?’: Man says Airbnb host listed their rented apartment, scammed him out of $1000

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